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EA09 XJN

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,343 mi
Last recorded15,343 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 XJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 15,343 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024
Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,709 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 97,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 86,294 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 86,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 82,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak sump area

Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,507 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe clamp corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak sump area

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Split/perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2016 61,828 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 61,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,991 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and getting weak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 20,727 miles

engine oil getting low

Pass 29 May 2012 9,200 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EA09 XJN is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA09 XJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA09 XJN registered?

EA09 XJN is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is EA09 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA09 XJN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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